Renaissance Art

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a musical instrument of the string family, similar to a guitar but with a pear-shaped body and a fretted neck

  • The musician played a beautiful melody on the ancient lute.
  • I didn't know you could play the lute, that's cool!
  • Check out this sick lute solo!
  • Her words were like a delicate lute, soothing and enchanting.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the works of Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet known for his Divine Comedy

  • The poet's use of Dantean imagery in his work reflects his deep admiration for the Italian writer.
  • I never really understood the Dantean references in that book, but it sounded cool.
  • That party was straight up Dantean, with all the drama and chaos going on.
  • Her journey through the difficult times was like a Dantean descent into hell, but she emerged stronger in the end.

noun small ornamental shrines or temples, typically found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture

  • The aedicules on the facade of the building were meticulously designed and crafted.
  • I love how the little aedicules add character to the architecture of the house.
  • Check out those cool aedicules on that old building!
  • The aedicules symbolize the strength and beauty of classical architecture.